Work starts on Tyto centre

The Hinchinbrook Shire Council in north Queensland is hoping a new multi-million dollar complex in Ingham will help attract more people to the Tyto precinct.

Construction will begin today on the Tyto Technology and Learning Centre, including a new library and art gallery.

Mayor Pino Giandomenico says the library will feature specialised areas to attract more young people.

"We're putting a youth space in there for the youth to get involved with the area, so there's going to be computer facilities in there so the young people can actually lounge around in an area and they can use computers to the manner in which they've been accustomed to," he said.